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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 11. PUBLIC SAFETY |
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Subtitle B. COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY |
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Chapter 352. COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION |
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Subchapter B. COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL |
Sec. 352.015. ARSON INVESTIGATION
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(a) If the county fire marshal determines that further investigation of a fire or of an attempt to set a fire is necessary, the marshal may:
(1) subpoena witnesses to testify regarding the fire or attempt;
(2) administer oaths to the witnesses;
(3) take and preserve written statements, affidavits, and depositions; and
(4) require the production of an instrument that is pertinent to the investigation.
(b) The county fire marshal shall file in a court of competent jurisdiction a complaint charging arson, attempted arson, conspiracy to defraud, or any other crime against a person the marshal believes to be guilty.
(c) The county fire marshal shall file charges under Section 352.021 in a court of competent jurisdiction against a witness who refuses to cooperate with the investigation.